Emily Dickinson Lexicon

PROMPT, a. [Fr. prompt; It. and Sp. pronto; L. promptus, from promo.]

1. Ready and quick to act as occasion demands. Very discerning and prompt in giving order. – Clarendon.
2. Of a ready disposition; acting with cheerful alacrity; as, prompt in obedience or compliance. Tell him / I'm prompt to lay my crown at's feet. – Shak.
3. Quick; ready; not dilatory; applied to things; as, he manifested a prompt obedience; he yielded prompt assistance. When Washington heard the voice of his country in distress, his obedience was prompt. – Ames.
4. Quick; hasty; indicating boldness or forwardness. And you perhaps too prompt in your replies. – Dryden.
5. Ready; present; told down; as, prompt payment.
6. Easy; unobstructed. – Wotton.